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Police seek suspect that brandished knife at youth in Listowel

Mike Wilson October 5, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are looking for a suspect after an…

‘Code Grey’ declared at Listowel Memorial Hospital due to flooding

Mike Wilson October 5, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL ­– Listowel Memorial Hospital has issued a “Code Grey” due to flooding on the…

Stop 23 Auto Sales makes multi-year pledge to Palmerston, Listowel hospitals

Mike Wilson October 3, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Listowel dealership pledges $200,000 over five years to be split between the two hospital…

Province introduces new public health restrictions, changes to COVID-19 testing

Mike Wilson October 2, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Ontario requiring masks indoors, transitioning to appointment-based testing, pausing social…

Ontario revises COVID-19 screening guidance for schools, childcare

Mike Wilson October 1, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Updates to screening include how long kids need to stay home, when they need a negative COVID test…

Ontario could see 1,000 new COVID-19 cases per day in October

Mike Wilson September 30, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Officials urge everyone to ‘do their part’ as modelling shows increase in cases for all age…

Perth-Wellington MP helping pay tribute to Second World War veterans

Mike Wilson September 30, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

PERTH-WELLINGTON – In conjunction with Veterans Affairs, Perth-Wellington MP John Nater is asking…

Ford: ‘Ontario is now in the second wave of COVID-19’

Mike Wilson September 28, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TORONTO – On the same day that Ontario reported 700 new cases of COVID-19 – the highest…

United Way sets goal of $1.762 million for 2020-21 fundraising campaign

Mike Wilson September 25, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL — Using a combination of new technology and old-fashioned community spirit, United Way…

THE IVORY SILO: Sacrificing the many

Mike Wilson September 25, 2020Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

By Stewart Skinner People seem to bristle when they are reminded that they are an animal no…

Columnist opens up regarding last opinion piece

Mike Wilson September 25, 2020Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

To the editor, I write for therapy and it isn’t often that things written from painful places are…

Province announces new restrictions on bars, restaurants, strip clubs

Mike Wilson September 25, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Changes effective province-wide beginning Sept. 26 at 12:01 a.m. TORONTO – After witnessing a…

Residents asked to book COVID tests when advised, not just to satisfy curiosity

Mike Wilson September 23, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – With the doors reopened at schools, the COVID-19 testing centre in Listowel has become…

Huron Perth Public Health announces reporting practices for confirmed COVID-19 cases, outbreaks in school settings

Mike Wilson September 23, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

HURON-PERTH – Huron Perth Public Health has announced its public reporting practices for…

Local hot sauce maker offers free apology with award winning sauces

Mike Wilson September 18, 2020Food, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – Most of the peppers, tomatoes and mint which Erik Begg uses in his award-winning Fresh…

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Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Midwestern Newspapers staff recognized in provincial competition

COLLINGWOOD - Midwestern Newspapers staff earned three first-place awards in a provincial competition.

Listowel youth wins poetry award

In a balconied, sage-walled auditorium, on one of the warmest evenings so far this spring in Perth County, art is celebrated at the historic city hall in Stratford. 

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Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

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Woodland claims double gold at OFSAA 3×3 Hoops for Hope in Walkerton

WALKERTON - The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) 3x3 Hoops for Hope tournament brought teams from across Ontario to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) on April 23, with a full day of round-robin and playoff action leading to Woodland Christian High School winning...

Hoops for Hope tournament grows in second year, raising funds for Olivia Rourke Foundation

WALKERTON -  A growing high school basketball tournament returned to Walkerton District Community School this month, drawing dozens of teams from across southwestern Ontario while raising approximately $12,000 for the Olivia Rourke Foundation.

See all Walkerton area articles.

County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees

WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.

Aird and Berlis LLP reappointed integrity commissioner for Howick

HOWICK - Aird and Berlis LLP in Toronto has been appointed as the integrity commissioner for the township here for a five year term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2031.

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Editorial

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

Information session planned for South Bruce residents considering 2026 municipal run

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - South Bruce residents considering a run for municipal office in 2026 will have a chance to learn what the role entails at an upcoming candidates’ information night in Walkerton.

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